La Traviata
La Traviata (1917) was an opera production by The National Stage, based on the opera by Giuseppe Verdi (music) and Fancesco Maria Piave (libretto), after Alexandre Dumas the younger's play and novel Camille.
Kaja Eide Norena sang the role of Violetta.
Hans Brodal sang the role of Alfredo. Later, Bjørn Talén took over the role.
Information
(Objekt ID 62753)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | May 7, 1917 |
| Produced by | The National Stage |
| Based on | La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Maria Piave |
| Audience | Adults |
| Number of events | 29 |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Keywords | Opera |
| Running period | May 7, 1917 |
More
SOURCES:
Asbjørn Aarseth: Den Nationale Scene 1901-1931 (literally: The National Stage 1901-1931), Gyldendal Norsk Forlag 1969
The National Stage's repertoire database, donated by The National Stage/TheTheatre Archive at the University of Bergen, 24.06.2016
Maud Hurum, Maud Hurums operahistorie 1749-2000 (literally: Maud Hurum's opera history 1749-2000), Opera forlag 2008
Contributors (7)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Francesco Maria Piave | – Libretto |
| Harald Heide | – Musical direction |
| Giuseppe Verdi | – Composer |
| Hans Brodal | – Singer (Alfredo Germont) |
| Kaja Eide Norena | – Singer (Violetta Valéry) |
| Alfred Helgeby | – Singer (George Germont, Alfredos far) |
| Bjørn Talén (from August 1917) | – Singer (Alfredo Germont) |
Performance dates
| May 7, 1917 – Store Scene, The National Stage | Opening night |